Farnham

Farnham is a town in the county of Surrey, England, located on the River Wey in the center of the county and within the Borough of Waverley. It is best known as a historic market town with a longstanding local economy based on retail, services, and tourism. The town serves as a local hub for residents of north-west Surrey and the adjacent South East England countryside.

Farnham's landmarks include Farnham Castle, a medieval fortress later used as a bishop's palace; St Andrew's Church, a Grade I listed building; and the Farnham Maltings, a cultural venue housed in a former maltings building. The historic town centre preserves timber-framed houses and a conservation area. Nearby are the ruins of Waverley Abbey, a former Cistercian monastery.

Etymology: The name Farnham derives from Old English elements meaning fern or fern-covered, and ham meaning homestead or settlement.

Other places named Farnham exist in North America, notably Farnham, Quebec, a municipality in the Estrie region of Canada. The name is also used for several smaller communities in the United States and forms part of various surnames.